My client has an immediate vacancy for a Principal Transport Planner in their Leicester or Nottingham offices to work within their experienced Transport Planning and Engineering team. Responsibilities The position would primarily involve the preparation of transport statements, transport assessments and travel plans to accompany planning applications for private sector clients. The role would also include: Providing advice on highway and transport related planning issues, including access strategies and feasibility studies, based on current policy and guidance. Preparing preliminary horizontal designs for site access junctions and highway improvements for highway authority approval. Ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard within agreed timescales, working both independently, plus supporting and mentoring other team members. Developing strong working relationships with clients, design teams (including internal and external multidisciplinary professionals) and highway authorities. Managing multiple projects as the lead client contact Experience Experience in Transport Planning is essential to the role, as is experience in using relevant software, such as TRICS and Junctions. Experience using LinSig, GIS, AutoCAD, AutoTrack, PDS Sign/Line and other relevant software would also be an advantage. Experience of working on and managing multiple projects simultaneously, including client liaison and financial elements of project management. Education Applicants ..... full job details .....